Get Mad, Men

I cannot think of a single TV show that has inspired me as much as Mad Men has to completely turnover my wardrobe, shoes, and accessories.

Some facts:

• I had the urge to polish my shoes after finishing an episode last night
• I desperately want to replenish my collection of shirts with french cuffs
• I desperately want a collection of cuff links
• Fedoras give me the slightest tendency to swoon (onto a fainting chair - watch the "Seven Twenty Three" episode)
• I aspire to one day have a wet bar in my office (though I suppose that wouldn't be a good idea in a hospital)

Which is why this is so exciting:

Now look at these things! All-of-which-I-want:

Who needs three-piece suits when you have fabulous sweater vests and cardigans?

Office chic has never looked so good. Also, I'm resolved to start wearing bow ties to work now.

I can't even begin to imagine what I'd do if my boss dressed like this.

I realize now that I've included all the men's looks that were previewed. But I love them all! In fact, I feel incredibly compelled to buy a mac jacket and numerous sweater vests.

Get yourself to the nearest (participating) Banana Republic August 11th.


And lastly, take a minute to admire how dapper these gentlemen look:

Too Cool for Prada Fall 2011

Honestly, I feel a little obsolete posting this, seeing as Fall 2011 is basically here (at least according to the calendar fashion magazines go by.) It seems the rest of the blogosphere has pretty much been there, posted this.

But lucky for you, I don't care about being redundant! At least when it comes to things as magical as Prada.

I was walking down Grant Avenue last weekend, shopping downtown, when I saw this from across the street, in the Prada window display (but 50 times larger, and consequently 500 times more fabulous):

There is just too much cool, youthful angst going on in this one photo. Of course the accompanying video (shot by Steven Meisel) shows an equal amount of nonchalance over wearing green, snakeskin Prada boots and furry swimming caps. As well as an inordinate amount of time focused on fastening oversized buttons.

Gaga by Gaultier

Ugh, why can't I quit Lady Gaga?

Just when I think she's getting seriously overexposed, and her music becoming highly overrated (I'll bet you five bucks that The Edge of Glory is pushing you over the edge at this point), she does something as seemingly fabulous as this:

Non, Gaga, vous êtes gentille. For working on what appears to be a hopefully galvanizing TV interview special. Obviously I'll be tuning in.


FYI, it's airing Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. on the CW.